The Most Popular Colleges with High Acceptance Rates in the West

Colleges that are Easy to Get Into

CollegeSimply has compiled this list of four-year colleges in the West that have acceptance rates over 75%. These are schools that you have a very high chance of getting into if your GPA, SAT and ACT scores meet their admission criteria. Acceptance isn't guaranteed, but they are good candidates for your list of safety schools. These colleges are ranked by popularity of views on CollegeSimply.com.

See also, the best colleges with high acceptance rates and the highest acceptance rate colleges in the West.

West High Acceptance % Public Private 4 year

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California State University Fresno
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Fresno, CA

California State University Fresno

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#23 Best Public Universities in California

  • 23,986enrollment
  • $7,303net price
  • 890-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
  • 3.12Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Dec 15

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Azusa Pacific University
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Azusa, CA
 

Azusa Pacific University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

79% Acceptance Rate

#16 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,487enrollment
  • $26,117net price
  • 994-1314SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA

Applications Due Jun 1

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University of Northern Colorado
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Greeley, CO

University of Northern Colorado

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

86% Acceptance Rate

#6 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 9,067enrollment
  • $19,115net price
  • 970-1180SAT range
  • 17-26ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Sonoma State University
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Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#15 Best Public Universities in California

  • 5,990enrollment
  • $15,113net price
  • 950-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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Utah Valley University
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Orem, UT

Utah Valley University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

 

  • 44,651enrollment
  • $8,650net price
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.52Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Western Washington University
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Bellingham, WA

Western Washington University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

91% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 14,651enrollment
  • $22,096net price
  • 1110-1350SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 31

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University of Colorado Colorado Springs
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Colorado Springs, CO

University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#5 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 11,213enrollment
  • $16,816net price
  • 1020-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.36Avg GPA

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California State University Northridge
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Northridge, CA

California State University Northridge

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

93% Acceptance Rate

#24 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,760enrollment
  • $8,222net price
  • 900-1110SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
  • 3.38Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of the Pacific
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Stockton, CA

University of the Pacific

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#14 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 6,755enrollment
  • $30,975net price
  • 1160-1420SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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California State University San Marcos
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San Marcos, CA

California State University San Marcos

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

96% Acceptance Rate

#20 Best Public Universities in California

  • 15,431enrollment
  • $10,500net price
  • 950-1130SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
  • 3.32Avg GPA

Applications Due Nov 30

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University of Colorado Denver
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Denver, CO

University of Colorado Denver

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

78% Acceptance Rate

#4 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 23,409enrollment
  • $15,303net price
  • 980-1220SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
  • 3.46Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 1

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Humboldt State University
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Arcata, CA

Humboldt State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

99% Acceptance Rate

#19 Best Public Universities in California

  • 6,156enrollment
  • $13,837net price
  • 970-1190SAT range
  • 17-25ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

Applications Due Apr 30

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Brigham Young University Idaho
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Rexburg, ID

Brigham Young University Idaho

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Private Colleges in Idaho

  • 42,996enrollment
  • $7,295net price
  • 980-1200SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
  • 3.34Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Seattle University
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Seattle, WA

Seattle University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

76% Acceptance Rate

#3 Best Colleges in Washington

  • 7,182enrollment
  • $37,103net price
  • 1130-1350SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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University of Portland
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Portland, OR

University of Portland

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

95% Acceptance Rate

#2 Best Colleges in Oregon

  • 3,457enrollment
  • $34,951net price
  • 1190-1356SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.66Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 15

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Point Loma Nazarene University
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San Diego, CA

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

82% Acceptance Rate

#17 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 4,494enrollment
  • $36,370net price
  • 1140-1410SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.65Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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University of Wyoming
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Laramie, WY

University of Wyoming

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

97% Acceptance Rate

#1 Best Value in Wyoming

  • 10,913enrollment
  • $13,299net price
  • 1040-1240SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.53Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 10

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Adams State College
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Alamosa, CO

Adams State College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

100% Acceptance Rate

#11 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 2,950enrollment
  • $13,800net price
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 15-26ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

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